Finishing Rolling Pin
On Apr 16, 2:44 pm, Melondy > wrote:
> kilikini wrote:
> > merryb wrote:
> >> On Apr 16, 11:15 am, "kilikini" > wrote:
> >>> JoeSpareBedroom wrote:
> >>>> > wrote in message
> m...
> >>>>> A long time ago my sister and brother in law were over making
> >>>>> pizzas. My brother in law pulled out a miniture rolling pin which
> >>>>> worked great for rolling out the dough in the pan.
> >>>>> A few days ago I came across some 3/4" dowel in a surplus store. I
> >>>>> bought it cut off a four inch piece, sanded it down. The problem
> >>>>> is I don't know where it's been so I want to finish it.
> >>>>> What kind of finish should I use that would be safe for food? I was
> >>>>> thinking polyurathane, but I'm not sure that would be safe.
> >>>>> Suggestions?
> >>>>> Thanks
> >>>>> Boomguy
> >>>> Another vote for bare wood. But, if you insist on finishing it,
> >>>> you'll need something from a generic category called "salad bowl
> >>>> finish", a product which at least in theory is safe for wooden
> >>>> surfaces like cutting boards, and maybe even salad bowls.
> >>> I vote for bare wood, too, but pizza dough is really elastic. In my
> >>> opinion, it needs to be stretched and pulled. I've tried rolling
> >>> pizza (duh, first time learner) and all it did was spring back In
> >>> any case, I wish you luck!
>
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> >> If you let it rest for a few minutes, it will relax and be easier to
> >> work with.
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> > Thanks for the tip!
>
> > kili
>
> It still needs to rest before stretching. Dough DOES relax after 15-20
> minutes and doesn't fight you as much if you learn to let the gluten in
> the bread dough rest. Try rolling or stretching it. If it still tries to
> roll back smaller or doesnt' stay very stretched, rest 10-15 minutes
> more. Try again. It should be much easier to shape. Compare the unrested
> dough to what it's like when you first get done kneading it and it wants
> to stay in a ball. Then after a proofing, see how relaxed and stretchy
> it is.
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> Melondy- Hide quoted text -
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You are right!!
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